Press Release
Narangam and Cardamom Heritage Liqueur by Dheeraj Bangur Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Packaging Design
Dheeraj Bangur honored for packaging design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COMO, Italy, April 24, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Packaging Design category for Narangam and Cardamom Heritage Liqueur by Dheeraj Bangur, designed for Brandsthan. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Narangam and Cardamom Heritage Liqueur
The packaging design presents two liqueur variants through a cohesive visual architecture rooted in heritage inspired detailing and contemporary clarity. Distinct orange and green color systems support immediate variant recognition, while structured typography and ornamental borders reinforce hierarchy. A vintage distillery illustration combined with botanical elements communicates origin and ingredient identity. Balanced composition, controlled spacing, and subtle embossing cues enhance premium perception, creating a unified product family with strong shelf visibility and timeless appeal.
About Dheeraj Bangur
Who am I? Picture me as a design virtuoso, a maestro of communication design who emerged from the illustrious halls of MIT Institute of Design. My passion for design and art courses through my veins, blending creativity with purpose, and shaping a narrative that transcends the ordinary. Why am I relevant and important? Imagine a world where design and art are not just visual embellishments but the heartbeat of societal transformation. I am on a mission to reignite the flame of love for design and art, using their power to craft solutions that resonate with the very soul of society. What are my major achievements and perks?
Award Record
This recognition makes Dheeraj Bangur a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Packaging Design Award
The A' Packaging Design Award is an international packaging competition that recognizes outstanding packaging designs by talented packaging designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to packaging designers, graphic designers, branding agencies and product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include bottles, boxes, cans, pouches, tubes and cartons. The awarded packaging designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/packaging
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/182192
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182192
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182192
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/348748
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://brandsthan.in/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
###
Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Narangam and Cardamom Heritage Liqueur
- Function
- Heritage Liqueur
- Category
- Packaging Design
- Discipline
- Communication Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail, Branding & Advertising and Manufacturing
- Colors
- Forest Green, Gainsboro, Sienna, Chocolate and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Brandsthan
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dheeraj Bangur
- Country
- India
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #182192
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Maharani Mahansar Narangam and Cardamom reinterpret royal Indian heritage through a contemporary luxury lens. Inspired by Rajasthani citrus orchards and aromatic spice traditions, the designs integrate vibrant orange and deep green palettes with gold foiling and tactile embossing. Palace-inspired motifs and structured layouts balance cultural storytelling with modern shelf impact, creating a distinctive and globally positioned premium craft liqueur identity.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the historic distillery architecture of Maharani Mahansar and the natural richness of Indian cardamom and orange orchards. The shield silhouette reflects royal insignia and protection of heritage, while vintage engraving-style illustrations reference traditional craftsmanship. Bold flavor-led typography, combined with regal gold borders and intricate detailing, expresses authenticity, legacy, and the premium character of a triple-distilled heritage liqueur.
- Research
- Qualitative and comparative design research was conducted to position heritage Indian liqueurs within the premium global spirits segment. The objective was to translate royal legacy into contemporary luxury packaging. Methodology included market benchmarking, shelf analysis, and cultural motif studies. Data was gathered through retail audits, consumer feedback, and material sampling. Participants included spirit consumers and distributors. Results revealed demand for strong heritage cues with modern clarity. Insights led to a shield structure, bold flavor coding, and tactile finishes, enhancing brand differentiation, shelf visibility, and premium perception in real market conditions.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was balancing deep-rooted royal heritage with a contemporary premium spirit identity without appearing outdated or ornamental. Historically rich motifs had to be refined for modern minimalism. Regulatory label compliance, alcohol laws, and print production limitations required precise hierarchy and spatial control. Technically, achieving engraving depth with foil and embossing while maintaining clarity on textured stock demanded extensive prototyping and color calibration.
- Realization and Technology
- The label was developed using a precision vector-based design system to ensure scalability and print clarity. High-resolution engraving illustrations were digitally rendered to replicate vintage etching aesthetics. The shield contour was die-cut for structural distinction. Production utilizes premium textured label stock with hot foil stamping, micro-embossing, and spot UV detailing. Offset printing with controlled color calibration ensures depth in orange and green tones while maintaining gold foil brilliance.
- Operation and Interaction
- The rigid box opens with a smooth top-lid mechanism, creating a ceremonial unboxing moment. The bottle is securely positioned within a precision die-cut insert for stability and protection. The embossed shield label enhances tactile engagement, while the structured visual hierarchy ensures clear readability of brand, variant, and technical details, delivering a refined and intuitive consumption experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in August 2025 in Jaipur and finished in October 2025 in Jaipur
- Specifications
- The bottle label dimensions are Width 105 mm x Depth 2 mm x Height 120 mm. And the box label dimensions are Width 149 mm x Depth 70 mm x Height 245 mm. The product is housed in a premium 750 ml custom-molded glass bottle with a high-clarity flint finish and balanced shoulder geometry. The label is die-cut in a shield profile and printed on textured premium stock with hot foil stamping, embossing, and spot UV. The rigid box is crafted from high-GSM paperboard with matte lamination, gold foiling, and precision die-cutting for structural integrity and luxury presentation.
- Keywords
- Maharani Mahansar, Cardamom, Narangam, Heritage Liqueur, Rajasthan, Royal, Vintage, Mahansar, Rajao ki Daroo
